Motor Mechanics Teacher
Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield.
Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 19, catering for children with a wide range of needs in 3 sites across Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
About the Role
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teacher to join our close-knit team teaching Motor Mechanics.
The ideal candidate will successfully set a vision and targets for pupil success and be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, give regular feedback and encouraging our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. As Motor Mechanics teacher you will secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Assistant Head teacher. To improve the quality of pupils’ learning in Motor Mechanics; to contribute to the development and / or implementation of Motor Mechanics policy and procedure. To have the lead responsibility for Motor Mechanics across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance. In consultation with the Deputy Head teacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
Who we are looking for?
We are looking for a Qualified Teacher who has worked in a Motor Mechanics department, who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for the most reluctant and troubles learners.
No two days are the same at Meadowcroft so we want Teachers who can work at pace to turn ‘can’t do’ into ‘want to’ and are motivated by working with children with complex needs. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient using an innovative style of teaching motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential.
Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
Key Accountabilities:
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people;
Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Meadowcroft School;
Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school and the English department;
Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined;
Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress of those which relate to English;
Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, children’s progress and attainment in English across the whole school.
To play a key role in the development of SEN provision within The Meadowcroft School;
• To work with schools, parents, key agencies and the young people with SEN to ensure effective and successful inclusion of pupils including those with a diagnosis of ASC within The Meadowcroft School;
• To support the development of teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for children with complex needs and diagnoses within the school.
• To initiate and model autism specific teaching strategies for Teachers/Teaching Assistants in conjunction with The Meadowcroft School’s therapy team, relating to individual pupils within the classroom and whole school;A Meadowcroft Person will aspire to live our core behaviours:
Take personal responsibility for yourself, colleagues and children
Work well and “get stuck in” with the team
Excellent communication skills Demonstrate determination and resilience
Plan and organise workload Commitment to developing your own expertise
Positive “can do” approach to work
Essential Criteria
Must be educated to degree level or be of Qualified Teacher Status
Must have experience in teaching all Key Stages
Ability to use ICT for teaching
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Understanding of the curriculum in order for successful planning and delivery
The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
Why work for us?
A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:
Continuous professional development & training for a clear career path
Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
No two days are ever the same